Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

Cody Rhodes will be presenting the winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic with a trophy he helped design ... but won't be dressed as Stardust -- he'll be making a rare makeup-free appearance.

Rhodes told Justin LaBar he'll be at NXT TakeOver: Respect next month to witness the tournament finals out of character -- making this his first WWE showing without wearing face-paint since Dusty passed away in June.

Cody says it's still difficult for him to be near a ring without thinking of his dad -- but he believes the tournament is a great way to honor Dusty's legacy.

Cody Rhodes says his brother Goldust will more than likely also be on hand for the event.

The Dusty talk start around five minutes in below, check it out.

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/924STARDUST15.MP3